quart Definition

quart¹
noun

1a. In the UK: in the imperial system: a liquid measure equivalent to one quarter of a gallon, two pints (1.136 litres) or 40fl oz;
1b. In the UK: a container that holds this amount.
2a. In the US: a unit of liquid measure that is equivalent to one quarter of a gallon, two pints (0.946 litres) or 32fl oz;
2b. In the US: a unit of dry measure that is equivalent to two pints (1.101 litres), an eighth of a peck or 67.2cu in.

Etymology: 14c: from French quarte, from Latin quartus fourth.

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quart²
quarte
noun

1. fencing.
The fourth of the eight parrying or attacking positions that fencers are taught. Also written carte.
2. cards.
A sequence of four cards in piquet.

Etymology: 17c: from French quarte, from Latin quartus fourth.